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These Grilled Eggplant Napoleons are a quick and simple dish to make when eggplants and tomatoes are at their peak of freshness. They make a welcome addition at any potluck or barbeque! Juicy fresh slices of tomato are sandwiched between slices of grilled eggplant. The …
Once you try these Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Tomatoes, Olives and Basil I guarantee they will become one of your go-to dishes. While the peppers cook, the juice from the tomatoes is released and mingles with the olive oil, becoming infused with the flavours …
If you have been following my posts lately you probably can tell grilling is my go-to method of cooking in the summertime. It’s quick, easy and makes clean up a breeze! Plus, you are outside, so what could be better? To keep things interesting I …
I’ve been having some fun experimenting with different flatbread recipes this month. I particularly like this recipe for flatbread made with yoghurt. It has a really nice texture, and interesting flavour from the yoghurt. This flatbread starts with a simple four-ingredient dough: all-purpose flour, baking …
Grilled Zucchini Dip is a flavourful and easy dip, somewhat similar to baba ghanoush. Grilling the zucchini first, adds a nice hint of smokiness to the dip. The smokiness pairs beautifully with the warmth of cumin and nutty, earthiness of tahini. Yoghurt and lemon juice …
Portuguese Chickpea and Tuna Salad is based on a delicious dish that I first tried at a little pesticos bar in Lisbon. It’s a simple dish, but oh so tasty! You will find variations of this popular tasty salad on the menu at most …
Sweet, bright spring green peas in the pod, plump, juicy strawberries, and beautiful tart rhubarb are the star ingredients in this trio of toppings for crostini. A great way to showcase the flavours of Spring! So simple to make, with lovely fresh ingredients like these …
It’s only the beginning of June and here in Toronto we are already in the midst of a heat warning ! With this crazy hot, humid weather I needed something for dinner that was light, and quick and easy to make, that didn’t require standing …
Asparagus Prosciutto Wraps are a quick and easy appetizer that takes only 3 ingredients: asparagus, grated parmesan, and prosciutto or if you prefer you can use serrano ham. These Asparagus Prosciutto Wraps also make a nice light lunch when served on top of a bed …
Terrines are lovely, elegant dishes that never fails to impress. I’ve paired beautiful fresh asparagus with salmon to create a perfect terrine for the spring and early summer. Asparagus and salmon are two of those ingredients that pair so well together. This terrine uses both …